E262-France 4.50f Fénelon Stamp Pair – République Française Mint Hinged / Tone

Title
France 4.50f Fénelon Stamp Pair – République Française – Mint Hinged / Toned Reverse
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Category
Stamps > Europe > France
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Condition
Mint Hinged (MH)
Front: Clean, strong design, good centring
Reverse: Hinged with toning / foxing spots (visible staining)
Perforations: Intact
Gum: Present but discoloured
⚠️ Reverse condition significantly affects value
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Item Specifics
Country/Region of Manufacture: France
Year of Issue: c. 1939
Denomination: 4.50 Francs
Subject: Religion / Literature
Person Featured: François Fénelon
Type: Commemorative
Number of Stamps: 2 (pair)
Certification: Uncertified
Quality: Mint Hinged
Colour: Brown
Grade: Ungraded
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💷 Valuation (UK Market)
Catalogue value (each, mint hinged, clean gum):
≈ £4–£6 per stamp
Adjusted value due to gum toning & staining:
➡️ £1–£1.50 per stamp
Realistic value for the pair:
£2–£3 total
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💰 Recommended eBay Pricing
✅ Buy It Now (Best Option)
Price: £3.99
Accept Offers: ON
Expected sale: £2.50–£3.50
🔨 Auction Option
Start price: £0.99
Duration: 7 days
Likely result: £1.50–£3 (condition limits bidding)
👉 Recommendation: Use Buy It Now with offers — auctions often underperform for low-value toned stamps.
> Pair of genuine French 4.50 Franc commemorative stamps depicting François Fénelon.
Stamps are mint hinged. Fronts are clean with good detail and intact perforations. Reverse shows hinge marks and visible toning/foxing spots, as shown in photos.
Ideal for collection filling or thematic collections. Please review images carefully before purchase.
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